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Comment on Game testers wanted for science fiction game in ~games
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Comment on Color game — how well can you remember colors? | Dialed in ~games
TumblingTurquoise Link Parent43.48; I was honestly expecting a better performance, since I have experience with several visual arts, and I love visual media overall :( But the one thing I haven’t really practiced extensively...43.48; I was honestly expecting a better performance, since I have experience with several visual arts, and I love visual media overall :(
But the one thing I haven’t really practiced extensively is color mixing, so I shouldn’t be surprised.
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Comment on The secretive company filling video game sites with gambling and AI in ~games
TumblingTurquoise Link ParentIf you are a bad actor, you never know the places where your social engineering target is hanging out in.If you are a bad actor, you never know the places where your social engineering target is hanging out in.
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Comment on The secretive company filling video game sites with gambling and AI in ~games
TumblingTurquoise Link ParentLegitimately not trying to throw any shade at the site owners, but my process for getting an invite to Tildes was so straightforward & hiccup free, that I doubt an agentic AI couldn’t handle...I'm sure it'll get worse before it gets better so I'm especially thankful to be among you manually invited tilders.
Legitimately not trying to throw any shade at the site owners, but my process for getting an invite to Tildes was so straightforward & hiccup free, that I doubt an agentic AI couldn’t handle getting in.
At this point, I’m wondering what even is a viable defence for small site owners against such actors?
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Comment on A rant about how devices handle users with language backgrounds other than English in ~tech
TumblingTurquoise LinkI have a similar problem, which I learned to live with: I don’t live in my original country, and even though all of my devices are set to English, most of the big web resources I use (think...I have a similar problem, which I learned to live with: I don’t live in my original country, and even though all of my devices are set to English, most of the big web resources I use (think Google, Microsoft and any other shitty corp products) get automatically set to the language of the place I live in - not what I set in my device.
It’s the sort of “blanket” implementation & lack of UX I have come to expect from mega-corps.
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Comment on Ashes of Creation founder resigns as studio begins mass layoffs in ~games
TumblingTurquoise Link ParentSpeculative investment refers to the projects not being financial instruments, and it’s a very good point. If an investor puts money into a business, they have certain legal protections, have a...Speculative investment refers to the projects not being financial instruments, and it’s a very good point. If an investor puts money into a business, they have certain legal protections, have a voice that can influence the company & could be in line for getting some compensation in case of bankruptcy. Kickstarter backers fulfil the same basic function (i.e. put money in a business) but get none of the legal protections.
Therefore, I agree that it does feel scummy for investors being allowed to profit from, and influence projects that started with, for all intents and purposes, free capital that others provided.
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Comment on Gold tops $4,900/oz; silver and platinum extend record‑setting rally in ~finance
TumblingTurquoise Link ParentSince there’s a few people here debating why gold is considered valuable, I’ll leave a Johnny Harris video on the topic, which I found fascinating & informative.Since there’s a few people here debating why gold is considered valuable, I’ll leave a Johnny Harris video on the topic, which I found fascinating & informative.
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
TumblingTurquoise Link ParentThe thing is, between Iron Man 1 and Endgame, there was no overarching plot outside of several post credits scenes. The movies were worth watching for their entertainment value & the interactions...The thing is, between Iron Man 1 and Endgame, there was no overarching plot outside of several post credits scenes. The movies were worth watching for their entertainment value & the interactions between all of the various characters. If I had to make a list of MCU movies I enjoyed watching & would rewatch, it would be this:
Iron Man (May 2, 2008)
Captain America: The First Avenger (July 22, 2011)
Marvel’s The First Avengers (May 4, 2012)
Iron Man 3 (May 3, 2013)
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (April 4, 2014)
Guardians of the Galaxy (August 1, 2014)
Avengers: Age of Ultron (May 1, 2015)
Ant-Man (July 17, 2015)
Captain America: Civil War (May 6, 2016)
Doctor Strange (November 4, 2016)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (May 5, 2017)
Spider-Man: Homecoming (July 7, 2017)
Thor: Ragnarok (November 3, 2017)
Black Panther (February 16, 2018)
Avengers: Infinity War (April 27, 2018)
Ant-Man and the Wasp (July 6, 2018)
Captain Marvel (March 8, 2019)
Avengers: Endgame (April 26, 2019)
Spider-Man: Far From Home (July 2, 2019)
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (September 3, 2021)
Spider-Man: No Way Home (December 17, 2021)
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (May 6, 2021)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (May 5, 2023)
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Comment on George Carlin - We Like War! (1992) in ~society
TumblingTurquoise Link ParentI’ve noticed that, unlike Twitter, no major journalists are using this new name. For example The Economist & BBC consistently refer to Hegseth as the “Secretary of Defense”I’ve noticed that, unlike Twitter, no major journalists are using this new name. For example The Economist & BBC consistently refer to Hegseth as the “Secretary of Defense”
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Comment on Control Resonant | Announcement trailer in ~games
TumblingTurquoise Link ParentControl 2 honestly looks right up their alley. It’s the type of game I would definitely see them make. I watched the trailer and said: “yes, this is a Remedy game” Firebreak on the other hand was...I do hope Remedy stick the landing and this isn't another Firebreak
Control 2 honestly looks right up their alley. It’s the type of game I would definitely see them make. I watched the trailer and said: “yes, this is a Remedy game”
Firebreak on the other hand was the real head scratcher. I’m still wondering how the chain of decisions even looked like.
So, I wouldn’t necessarily be worried about this one; I’m actually a bit hyped, and I rarely feel so about modern gaming.
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Comment on Elite Dangerous discussion in ~games
TumblingTurquoise Link ParentNot anymore, but I played it for a while with a Rift S and a T Flight Hotas X. It was a great experience, highly immersive & unique. Sadly, my stick had way too few buttons available on it, so...Not anymore, but I played it for a while with a Rift S and a T Flight Hotas X. It was a great experience, highly immersive & unique. Sadly, my stick had way too few buttons available on it, so anything outside of flying from point A to B was cumbersome.
Why are you asking?
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Comment on French farm has €90,000 worth of snails stolen in ~food
TumblingTurquoise Link ParentOr sell them to the British for the purposes of tax avoidance schemes on office spaces. -
Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TumblingTurquoise LinkThis will seem like a pretty lazy comment, but it’s only because I’m at a loss for words. I’m definitely open to any discussion though. I recently finished Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. I had my...This will seem like a pretty lazy comment, but it’s only because I’m at a loss for words. I’m definitely open to any discussion though. I recently finished Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
I had my doubts in the first couple of hours of playing it, especially when seeing some of the low-budget jank. But the game has so much heart & craft in it, that I could easily overlook any small flaws.
I have been gaming for 30 years, through every genre on various platforms. This might honestly be the best game I have played. Definitely one of the most memorable stories in visual media.
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Comment on Some people can't see mental images. The consequences are profound. in ~health.mental
TumblingTurquoise Link ParentI’m honestly surprised by the same thing. Also aphantasic. “Some” indeed. Would’ve loved if it cured it for me, since I am highly interested in visual arts, on both the creation & consumption side.Damn, how many aphantasics do we have on Tildes?! I'm one too.
I’m honestly surprised by the same thing. Also aphantasic.
some anecdotal evidence that Ayahuasca and DMT can 'cure' it for some people
“Some” indeed. Would’ve loved if it cured it for me, since I am highly interested in visual arts, on both the creation & consumption side.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TumblingTurquoise (edited )Link ParentThe story is really not integral. The campaigns of this series were never the spotlight. You can think of it as a glorified tutorial. There are missions & events that push you forward, but most of...The story is really not integral. The campaigns of this series were never the spotlight. You can think of it as a glorified tutorial. There are missions & events that push you forward, but most of them are low/zero pressure.
There’s also the occasional choice to make, but those are present in the sandbox mode as well. Additionally, the choices don’t even come close to something like Crusader Kings or the like.
Most of the focus of the game is on the economics & supply chains, and in the late game it’s all about optimisation and trying to expand without ruining the balance of needs & existing supply chains.
It’s definitely a strong entry in the series, and I’m curious what expansions they will release. If you want to get into the Anno series, I can recommend you try 1800 - it received years of support & content post-launch. But comparing the two at launch, I think 117 is the better title.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TumblingTurquoise (edited )LinkAnno 117: Pax Romana I hesitated to buy this one, since it’s a Ubisoft title, and there’s some discussions online related to their usage of AI generated content. But there’s such a drought of good...Anno 117: Pax Romana
I hesitated to buy this one, since it’s a Ubisoft title, and there’s some discussions online related to their usage of AI generated content. But there’s such a drought of good city builders, especially Roman themed ones, and Anno has always been a good series, so I had to bite. I’m playing it on the PS5.
I have been playing the campaign for 10 hours or so, and I am overall pleased. There are plenty of new additions, compared to 1800:
Curved roads & diagonal placement of buildings. I guess it’s pretty self explanatory, but it stands out as a series first. It helps make the game prettier, and the gameplay feel a tad more superficial, in the best of ways. More like a city painter, less like a spreadsheet.
Controller support. I’m not sure if this is new or not, since it’s the first Anno title I play on a console. But I have to say that they did a decent job. It took me an hour or so to get used to it, but now it feels intuitive & natural. There’s still some hiccups & bugs (it’s an Ubisoft game after all) but nothing game breaking.
Roman empire. No explanation required.
Branching population upgrades. I just ran into this during my last session, so I can’t say much about it. But it’s something new: in a different region, you can choose to romanise the Celts, or to keep their identity. Each branch temporarily locks out the other, and they each come with their own benefits & needs (a.k.a. Supply chains)
Some other notable features are: a research tree in the base game, a faith system, a return of the land combat, and a pretty deep naval system. I haven’t had the chance to dive into any of these systems, but at a first glance they seem deep & interesting.
The biggest minuses I can give are:
Poor performance on Linux. The main reason I’m playing it on the PS5. My PC’s hardware is definitely up to the task (that is, on Windows), but anything higher than Low/Medium on my 4K TV had an atrocious performance.
The campaign is cringe & act 3 was cut before release. I did not expect a period-accurate cinematic masterpiece, but the campaign is ahistorical & quite immature. And the entirety of act 3 was cut (according to some dataminers), probably to repackage & sell as DLC. So, it’s my understanding that at one point the game stops giving you quests & you’re left to play in what is essentially an endless mode. If I had to describe it in a word: amateurish.
Overall, it’s a relatively bug free game, looks beautiful, and has plenty of new & interesting additions. I can definitely recommend it to Anno fans, and also city builder nerds in general.
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Comment on Development of the Paradox Interactive-owned IP Cities: Skylines will shift from Colossal Order to Iceflake Studios in ~games
TumblingTurquoise (edited )Link ParentThat doesn’t inspiring. I keep checking in on this topic whenever CS2 makes the news, but at this point I feel like I should give up hope on getting my dream city builder! I should probably...That doesn’t inspiring. I keep checking in on this topic whenever CS2 makes the news, but at this point I feel like I should give up hope on getting my dream city builder! I should probably revisit CS1 and be done with it.
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Comment on Development of the Paradox Interactive-owned IP Cities: Skylines will shift from Colossal Order to Iceflake Studios in ~games
TumblingTurquoise Link ParentWhat stopped me from continuing to play it, besides the performance issues, was the simulation itself & how fake it was in practice. The most glaring example I still remember, goods imported &...What stopped me from continuing to play it, besides the performance issues, was the simulation itself & how fake it was in practice. The most glaring example I still remember, goods imported & exported had no correlation with anything. I recall being bothered by other areas, but I can’t remember them.
My question is: have they done anything since then to improve the city’s simulations?
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Comment on Do you watch TV in the morning? If so, what do you watch? I'm looking for recommendations. in ~tv
TumblingTurquoise Link ParentIf the suggestion was aimed at me, thanks. I’ve been thinking about replacing the BBC podcast, because these past two days I’ve heard coverage of the Trump speech BBC fiasco from both of these...If the suggestion was aimed at me, thanks. I’ve been thinking about replacing the BBC podcast, because these past two days I’ve heard coverage of the Trump speech BBC fiasco from both of these sources (BBC and The Economist). I was surprised to get more information, including an excerpt from Trump’s edited speech, from The Economist & not BBC.
It struck me as if BBC is covering its ass instead of informing their listeners properly. So I’d try to branch out.
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Comment on Do you watch TV in the morning? If so, what do you watch? I'm looking for recommendations. in ~tv
TumblingTurquoise LinkIf podcasts are an option, then my two recommendations are: the BBC Global News Podcast, which I listen to in the morning, and The Intelligence from The Economist for the evening. The latter...If podcasts are an option, then my two recommendations are: the BBC Global News Podcast, which I listen to in the morning, and The Intelligence from The Economist for the evening. The latter always covers a variety of news and interesting events (so not just financial news), and the discussions & interviews are captivating more often than not.
I will help you out, but it’s better if you also clarify what kind of feedback you are not looking for, if applicable.